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$59,126 GS-10 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2021)
$76,869 GS-10 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2021)
+$8,378 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for VIRGINIA BEACH

Each step below already includes the 16.51% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,126 $2,274.08 $28.33 +$8,378
Step 2 $61,098 $2,349.92 $29.28 +$8,658
Step 3 $63,069 $2,425.73 $30.22 +$8,937
Step 4 $65,041 $2,501.58 $31.16 +$9,217
Step 5 $67,012 $2,577.38 $32.11 +$9,496
Step 6 $68,983 $2,653.19 $33.05 +$9,775
Step 7 $70,955 $2,729.04 $34.00 +$10,055
Step 8 $72,926 $2,804.85 $34.94 +$10,334
Step 9 $74,897 $2,880.65 $35.89 +$10,613
Step 10 $76,869 $2,956.50 $36.83 +$10,893
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 1 $59,126
  • Locality add-on +$8,378
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 10 $76,869

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,274 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,957. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $59,126 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,869. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For VIRGINIA BEACH in 2021, it is 16.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,378 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,274 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.